Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Position summary: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) is responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s corporate financial planning and performance analysis function. This seasoned, values-based leader will be a critical leader within the Finance organization, driving strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial and operating analysis across the firm. This role is highly visible and requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex financial data into actionable business insights for the Executive Leadership Team, Program Management, and organizational leaders. The ideal candidate has deep experience in a professional services environment, understanding the critical metrics of utilization, unit economics, and resource management. This person is an integral member of the company’s management team and will report to the CFO. They will work as part of a remote-first team to deliver the highest quality internal support and solutions to employees at scale in a fast-growing company. Nava is ~650 people today, and the Director of FP&A will be integral to enabling us to approximately double over the next several years. This role will help us solidify our position as a mid‑market government contracting firm with a portfolio spanning the federal, state, and local level. Critical to this role will be the ability to deliver financial planning and analysis solutions through a customer‑centric approach that leverages technology and continuously develops and leverages Nava’s FP&A and broader operational teams. As a proven leader and exceptional operator, this person should build trust and confidence in all interactions, elevate their team, serve as a role model for others, radiate their intent, take pride in strong attention to detail and precision, enjoy solving challenging problems creatively alongside internal colleagues and external teammates, setup scalable technology‑enabled processes, and understand our industry’s dynamics and how best to operate within them. We are seeking “T‑shaped” candidates – people with vertical depth of expertise in planning, analysis, and financial management who are strong horizontal leaders and communicators across organizational boundaries. In particular, we are looking for a leader who is an exceptional operator, and will deeply understand our goals, business, delivery approach, and mission, before bringing their expertise to the table to help us get there.

What you’ll do: Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long‑range strategic planning processes, coordinating with Executive Leadership, program leaders, practice leaders, and department heads to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic objectivesDevelop and manage comprehensive financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, resource capacity, cash, investments, and profitability, particularly focusing on driver‑based models relevant to professional services (e.g., headcount, contracts, projects, utilization, bill rates) Provide insightful financial due diligence and analysis for potential strategic investments, capital expenditures, and major initiativesOversee the preparation of detailed, timely, and insightful monthly and periodic financial reports for the Leadership Team and Program ManagementMonitor performance against the annual budget, forecasts and key operational metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and risksAnalyze key professional services metrics, including utilization, unit economics, margins by program/project/client/practice area, and backlog, providing strategic recommendations for margin improvement and efficiencyAct as a trusted financial advisor to program and practice leaders, helping them manage their P&Ls, understand their cost drivers, and make data‑driven decisions on pricing, staffing, and investmentsOversee the end‑to‑end monthly contract invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with client contracts, timely submission of invoices to clients, and close collaboration with Program and OperationsWork with the Accounting team to ensure billing practices align with GAAP regarding revenue recognition for fixed‑fee, time‑and‑materials, and other types of contractsAnalyze invoicing trends, monitor the aging of receivables, and provide timely financial information to support collections efforts and minimize Days Sales OutstandingLead the company pricing function in partnership with Business Development, Delivery, and company leadership, ensuring competitive pricing approaches, reliable models, and flexible tools are in place to drive growth while maintaining strict adherence to firm‑wide financial goalsCollaborate with Growth and Delivery Teams to ensure that resource estimates, price targets, and supporting models are grounded in operational reality and historical performanceEstablish feedback loops and regular communication with Growth, Delivery, and other leaders are in place to provide data‑driven insights that continuously improve pricing strategies and toolsPartner with the CFO, other C-level executives, and key leaders on firm‑wide strategic and operational initiativesLead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvementRequired skills 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related fieldMinimum of 3-5 years of direct experience within a Professional Services firm (e.g., Consulting, IT Services, Legal, or Accounting firm) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldProven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecastingExceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-financial executivesStrong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing an FP&A functionAdvanced proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion), business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and contract‑based ERPs (Unanet, Deltek, Netsuite).Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organizationExcellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracyStrong computer skills and an ability to leverage technology in a contract administration contextExcellent time management skills with keen attention to detailProblem solving and conflict resolution skillsHigh level of personal integrity, ethics, motivation, and ability to foster mutual respect and inclusionCapacity and resilience to develop, build, and grow strong working relationships at all levels of leadership, management, and external stakeholders and clientsAbility to implement strategies and services in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundariesDesired skillsMBA or CPA/CFA certificationExperience with a global or multi‑entity professional services organizationDeep understanding of professional services automation (PSA) software and how it integrates with financial systemsProficiency in GSuite, Slack, Zoom, Excel, Apple computers, and other tools used to support a remote‑work environmentPerks working with NavaHealth coverage— comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needsInsurance coverage— Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no costTime off— vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and rechargeCompany holidays— enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTOAnnual bonus— when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance‑based annual bonusParental leave— paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your homeWellness program— full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support toolsVirtual care— see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit programSabbatical leave— earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest 401(k) match— Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings planFlexible work— remote‑first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilitiesHome office setup— company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needsUtility support— monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expensesLearning opportunities— internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skillsDevelopment opportunities— LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certsReferral bonus— get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava teamCommuter benefits— pre‑tax commuter programs to support in‑office travel when applicableSupportive culture— A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care